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Written question asked by Lord Harper (Conservative) on Tuesday, 6 November 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 November 2007. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 November 2007 on behalf of the Home Office.


Security Guards: Licensing

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what assessment she has made of the impact of the licensing regime on the UK security industry, with particular reference to the costs of and delays in issuing licences.
Answer

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) published research in July 2007 on the impact of licensing on security guards and door supervisors. This is available on the SIA website at:"http://www.the-sia.org.uk/home/about_sia/publications_research.htm."


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
162801; 467 c84-5W
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Licensing Security guards Security Industry Authority
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk